Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1958 FL Duo-Glide" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2002

Subject Date

1958

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5022

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 4 / (C) 2002 H-D / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES(R) / Christmas 2002 / 1958 FL DUO-GLIDE TM / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) / Motorcycles / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1958 FL DUO-GLIDE TM / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / In 1958, Harley-Davidson added / rear suspension to its Big Twin touring / bike and introduced "The Glad Ride, / the Glide Ride." / The unique color scheme on this / highly detailed ornament reflects an / experimental treatment. Although it / was not offered as a production option / in 1958, it does appear on a 1958 / Duo-Glide in the company's archives. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4346
Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1958 FL Duo-Glide" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002